Vikings

Send us Fan MailThe Vikings were seafaring people from Scandinavia—modern-day Denmark, Norway, and Sweden—who lived during the Viking Age, roughly from the late 8th to the 11th centuries. Known for their exploration, raiding, trading, and settlement across Europe and beyond, they reached as far as North Africa, the Middle East, and even North America, where they established a short-lived settlement in Vinland (modern-day Newfoundland). Though often remembered as fierce warriors, Vikings were also farmers, craftsmen, and traders who spoke Old Norse, the ancestor of modern North Germanic languages. They used runes for writing and followed a polytheistic religion centered around gods like Odin, Thor, and Freyja. Viking society was complex, with a structured social hierarchy and a rich culture reflected in their myths, shipbuilding, and burial practices. Their famous longships enabled them to travel great distances, leading to vast trade networks and cultural exchanges. The Viking Age began dramatically with the raid on the monastery at Lindisfarne in 793 CE and gradually declined as Scandinavia embraced Christianity, formed centralized kingdoms, and integrated into the broader European world. Despite their eventual transformation, the Vikings left a lasting legacy of innovation, exploration, and influence.Thank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Or for Patreonhttps://patreon.com/InfoOnTheGo?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkFollow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.comWe use Upbeat Use the code below to listen or create.https://share.uppbeat.io/xobc81c0q2t0 Being Me Is the Best Thing to Be by Judy Erb tells the story of Honey, a curious little turtle who learns that being herself is the very best thing to be. It's a wonderful read for children, parents, and grandparents, celebrating self-confidence and self-acceptance. Be Like Honey Being Me Is the Best Thing to Be by Judy Erb tells the story of Honey, a curious little turtle who  Fresh From Cache™Created by IT professional Joel Folgner, Fresh From Cache delivers tech news, how-tos, and straightf PatreonSupport the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wiOld GloryUse Code INFOGO to get 15% off at checkoutCozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF Strong Coffee Company Get 20% OFF at cheSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com